Felicity Jean Dietitian

08/03/2023

Its the Added Sugar. Not the fat or sodium...Educate yourselves.

Most importantly stop added sugar in your child's diet.

Results: Added sugars were positively associated with diastolic BP (P = 0.0462, β = 0.0206) and serum triglycerides (P = 0.0206, β = 0.1090). Sodium was not significantly associated with either measure of BP nor was dietary fat with blood lipids.

ABSTRACT. Background: Hypertension and dyslipidemia have traditionally been associated with dietary sodium and fat intakes, respectively; however, they have rec

18/10/2022

One of the best things you can do for your health is to switch from processed to real foods.

Remember it's not about perfection, it is about consistency!

11/07/2022

“SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF SMALL EFFORTS, REPEATED DAY IN AND DAY OUT.”

– ROBERT COLLIER

10/07/2022

Your gut bugs need some diversity!
We should aim for 30 plant points per week.

What counts?
One portion of fruits, veggies, legumes (beans & lentils), nuts, seeds per point, herbs & spices count as a ¼ point.

10/07/2022

If it came from a plant, eat it.
If it was made in a plant, don't.

- Michael Pollan

09/07/2022

“MODERATION. SMALL HELPINGS. SAMPLE A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. THESE ARE THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH.”

– JULIA CHILD

08/07/2022

“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.”

~ Fran Lebowitz

08/07/2022

There is no one food that can make or break our health or "boost our immunity" but rather a lifestyle pattern that includes social connection, proper sleep, moving our bodies throughout the day, eating more plant foods and managing our stress levels.

30/06/2022

Winter Spices Explored - Spotlight on Turmeric!

The active ingredient in turmeric is called “curcumin”, Curcumin is the substance that is responsible for the biological activity of turmeric. Combined with black pepper, curcumin becomes 2000 times more potent.

Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and is best combined with black pepper and fats to maximise absorption.

Golden Milk - Has been used for centuries to as a home remedy for colds and flu as well as boosting immunity during Winter.

Try it: Boil a cup of milk (preferably whole and organic), almond is fine for those that do not tolerate regular milk. Turn down to a simmer, add in 1 tsp ground turmeric, a pinch of black pepper and other spices such as cloves, cardamom pods & cinnamon. Optional - stir in 1 tsp of raw honey once it has cooled.

Drink before bed for a better night's sleep.

28/06/2022

Interesting read on the dangers of long term avoidance of gluten. Of course we mean whole food forms of gluten such as spelt, bulgur, wheat, rye and barley not refined forms like pasta and flour based foods.

Gluten free diets are not for the long term, they can help rest the gut while it heals but they need to be brought back again in most people.

Soaking your grains overnight with an acidic medium can help make them easier to digest.

So let's solve the underlying issue - your poor digestion instead of making gluten (or any food for that matter) the enemy.

In recent years, the gluten-free diet has become incredibly fashionable. However, 98% of the population is NOT diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, or wheat allergy. For the majority of us, going gluten-free might actually do more harm than good!

13/06/2022

“All disease begins in the gut.”
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine
460 B.C. to 370 B.C.

03/05/2022

New Branch Alert!

Are you a Port Elizabeth (PE) resident seeking a multidisciplinary healthcare facility? Contact the CDE PE branch to book your appointment today!
Call us: 041 450 8665

24/03/2022

Unhappy Meals by Michael Pollan,

A long but great read for those interested in food and health.

He deep dives into why we are all so confused about what is healthy and gives practical tips on how to get back to basics with REAL food.

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/28/magazine/28nutritionism.t.html

The story of how basic questions about what to eat got so complicated reveals a great deal about the institutional imperatives of the food industry, nutritional science and journalism.

24/03/2022

The best thing you can do for your health is to cook your own meals, and if you can, grow your own food.

- Unhappy Meals

11/03/2022

Acrylamide in Coffee. Another reason (besides the taste) to switch from instant.

Natural is always better for you. Remember to choose REAL FOOD!

The highest mean acrylamide concentrations were found in coffee substitutes (818 pg/kg) followed by instant coffee (358 microg/kg) and then roasted coffee (179 microg/kg).

It was demonstrated that roasting process had the most significant effect on acrylamide levels in natural coffee, however there were no relationships found with coffee species. Due to the high acrylamide levels demonstrated in coffee substitutes, recommended amounts should be defined and manufacture...

10/03/2022

Eat (real) food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

- Michael Pollan

10/03/2022

Artificial sweeteners especially the non-nutritive ones are not as safe as people believe. Is it more harmful than actual sugar? Read on to learn more.

Products with this substance are labeled as healthier alternatives to sugar, but is this artificial sweetener really a better option?

02/03/2022

Great video, also addresses "starch blockers' which are foods that eaten along with starchy foods, are shown to lower their insulin response.

These are:
-Berries
-Vinegar
-Lemon juice
-Broccoli

So adding blueberries to your pancakes can lower the Glycemic index of the meal.

Are yellow-fleshed potatoes healthier than white? And, what about the glycoalkaloid toxins?This is the last in a five-video series on potatoes. If you missed...